Thistle & Shamrock in Denver - going out of business

**irishcoloradoan** · 30th January 09, 02:28 PM

So I just called the Thistle & Shamrock - they're going out of (physical location) business! Saturday the 31st is their last day to have a physical location, and will be doing online only stuff after that.

Just thought I'd put this out there in case anyone in the area needs a heads up. I'm assuming they'll have lots of stuff on sale.

**ozone** · 30th January 09, 05:58 PM

I am sorry to say I am not particularly surprised. It was nice having a local store, but I have witnessed the woman (owner?) at the store be consistently rude, arrogant, and haughty to multiple customers. It's not a way to win more customers, IMHO. I have actually walked away from a good deal there and purchased my goods on the internet rather than deal with her.

**irishcoloradoan** · 31st January 09, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by ozone

I am sorry to say I am not particularly surprised. It was nice having a local store, but I have witnessed the woman (owner?) at the store be consistently rude, arrogant, and haughty to multiple customers. It's not a way to win more customers, IMHO. I have actually walked away from a good deal there and purchased my goods on the internet rather than deal with her.

Ditto. I'm willing to do it today just to see how much stuff is on sale though.

**pastorsteve** · 31st January 09, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I've been thinking about going by the store lately but didn't know they were giving up the physical location. I'm not sure how much will/might be on sale for an internet-only move unless they're chaning what they're selling. Internet sales need at least as much inventory as a physical store. I too will have to drive by to see. Thanks again for sharing.

**irishcoloradoan** · 31st January 09, 12:34 PM

Just an FYI - got back from there and everything in the store is 40% off! Made a killing on new hose, kilt pin, earrings for the lady, tartan tie, and a flask!

**pastorsteve** · 31st January 09, 12:35 PM

Great in, thanks. I'll be heading out shortly. Thanks again for sharing.

**pastorsteve** · 31st January 09, 02:16 PM

Just got back. Good sale. They close at 4 today. Kilt hose, scarfs, ties, 3-4 kilts, pins, sweaters. Not selling their good condition rental stock. Thanks again for the head's up.

**Nighthawk** · 31st January 09, 07:51 PM

Crap!!! I was going to go there today and check! How sad...

**GMan** · 31st January 09, 08:29 PM

They will be doing the festival circuit as well as the internet.

**thescot** · 31st January 09, 08:43 PM

This is the store downtown near the Brown Palace. I think so. At least it used to be.

Interesting. I'm not in Denver, so I won't be dropping in. But as a side note, the very first item of Scottish attire I ever bought I purchase there back in the mind-90s. I was there on business, staying in a nearby hotel, and purchased my first bonnet there. (I had just ordered a kilt and decided to buy something to wear while I waited.) I also got a Robertson Modern tie (which I still wear), and a copy of So You're Going to Wear the Kilt. I still use them all.

I can't say that I remember any rudeness then, but it was a slow day, and I was the only customer during my time there. the lady in there had ample opportunity to become tired of me as I didn't have a notion what I was doing and hung around off and on all day. She probably thought I was casing the joint!

Kind of makes me get all misty and nostalgic just thinking about it. You know what a sensitive sissy I am.